Heart Health Recipes

Veggie Chili

Ingredients

1 medium onion chopped
1 medium green pepper cut in 1 inch pieces
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. olive oil
28 oz. can low sodium chopped tomatoes
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1/8 to ¼ tsp. ground red pepper
15 ½ oz. can chili beans, undrained
1 bag frozen or one can white corn
1 medium zucchini, sliced

Directions

1. Sauté onion, green pepper and garlic in hot oil until vegetables are crisp-tender.
2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices.
3. Bring to boil; reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15 more minutes until zucchini is crisp-tender.
6. Serve topped with shredded Jack cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Yield: 8 servings

Each serving provides:

Calories: 132
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 385 mg

Enjoy foods that keep you and your family heart healthy!